Badger volleyball cracks preseason Top Ten

The Badger volleyball team is entering this season with high expectations after a Cinderella run in last season's NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin is ranked No. 6 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll.

The NCAA runners up received eight first-place votes. This is the second highest preseason rank in program history. Wisconsin was ranked fourth in 2001. The Badgers will face nine ranked squads this season.

Wisconsin will host Fan Fest at 2 p.m. on Aug. 23 in the UW Field House. The event will be followed by the Cardinal vs. White scrimmage at 3:30 p.m. Both events are free.

Travis Shaw hit a three-run homer and Jesus Aguilar had a go-ahead, two-run single during a seven-run fourth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat Arizona 9-2 Wednesday and send the Diamondbacks to their seventh straight loss.

Travis Shaw hit a three-run homer and Jesus Aguilar had a go-ahead, two-run single during a seven-run fourth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat Arizona 9-2 Wednesday and send the Diamondbacks to their seventh straight loss.

NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

After starting the season 3-7, the Madison College baseball had to do some soul-searching. They realized they had a long ways to go but a long season to get there. In the end, the WolfPack achieved their goal. They will be returning to the NJCAA Division II World Series this weekend.

After starting the season 3-7, the Madison College baseball had to do some soul-searching. They realized they had a long ways to go but a long season to get there. In the end, the WolfPack achieved their goal. They will be returning to the NJCAA Division II World Series this weekend.